There are three points of departure for care and education
The curing of youths who are retarded in their psycho-social development
and the treatment of their traumas. Helène, being a versatile
therapist herself, will contribute greatly to this. The aim is to give
these young people confidence and self-respect and make them
independent and resilient in the society in which they live. Of course
the same holds good for their physical condition. And at the same time
they will learn to trust each other, and learn about solidarity and
helpfulness.
The education is a basic
part, in which communicative skills are improved and extended by
teaching fluency in the vernacular as well as in English and by
teaching writing skills. Arithmetic and elementary management are on
the programme as well. Besides, their skills in various crafts will be
practised with different materials in order to develop any potential
talents. In this way the youths should be enabled to show their
abilities.
After the basic part the choice for a vocational training
is made and the specific training is started. Once this has been
completed the accomplished craftsman is helped to start his own
business. This help means financial support as well as coaching. The
idea is that some of these youths will become teachers themselves at
the boarding school. The project includes a sheltered workshop to
generate money for the youths when they are ready to become a full
member of society and start a business of their own.
Teach a range of subjects including
woodwork, metalworking, broom making, sowing, needlework, sowing,
office skills and creative subjects. The main studyies are electronics,
computer studies (including hardware and software skills), graphic
designs.